About
Thorsten Helm is a Professor of Financial and Tax Law and Public Commercial Law at the University of Heidelberg, while also serving as a Partner in Tax at KPMG AG Auditing Firm. His expertise bridges academic and professional roles, focusing on tax strategies for public sector and non-profit organizations. He advises on compliance, corporate structure optimization, and tax-related financing, with a strong emphasis on healthcare and state social security sectors.
Key research interests include tax law reforms, non-profit legal frameworks, and the intersection of public mandates with tax policy. Recent publications address topics like non-profit cooperation, grant recipient transparency, and international tax strategies for public institutions. He actively participates in professional networks such as the Global Public Sector Tax Group.
Thorsten Helm holds leadership roles in academia and professional organizations, including Chairman of the Board of the Society of Friends of Heidelberg University and Honorary Auditor of the Corporate Law Association (VGR). His work emphasizes translating legal and political changes into tax-efficient structures for public and non-profit entities.
